Comments on: 2008 Proton Persona Review

By: FrugalOne

FrugalOne — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:49:08 +0000

Nice ownership report Anna!

Long as your happy that is all that matters

Cheers

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:12:04 +0000

I own a 08 Persona, bought off my oldies for 7G’s it only had 13000 Ks on the clock. It goes alright for “el cheapo”
Except one of the door handles broke off… as it is only made outta plastic…oh and I had problems with the alarm after I wet under the bonnet…My badd… I dont see whats so horrible about the interior…I dont mind it..Most people get seat covers and a dash mat anyway…It took me about a week to understand all the buttons…I got it down pat now and i dont mind the lay out… Only thing is I wish the steering wheel could go a bit higher… Im happy with my $7000AU car… Oh and I got the metallic purple paint as well and 18Inch chrome rims(not hubcaps)on low profile tyres so that was a bonus! I always get comments on how sexy it looks… and it gets me from A to B… Although if I wanted something that was going to be used as a reliable family car I would have opted for a Toyota Camry… Cheers!

By: Adri

Adri — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:43:43 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. The “true” beauty of Proton cars is their price. They’re affordable, and yet giving you a number of useful features. Just because it’s made in a country that doesn’t have a long history in automobile industry, it doesn’t mean that it’s a rubbish. I know that most of you are used and accustomed to Japanese and European made cars with their quality, but once again, take a good look at the Proton’s price tag. With such price, you get a car that is fun to drive, with enough safety features, comes with other useful features, decent sound quality, and will transport you from point A to point B nicely. Torque problem ? you might want to change your driving style with this car. It helps.

By: DGS

DGS — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:49:15 +0000

Or even a Turbo for $2,000 more would give it the performance the handling begs.

By: cck

cck — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:19:52 +0000

MOAB, you know what? Malaysian tax payer were very very generous, this is why Proton still exist till this day!!!!!!!!
If there were no protection plans from the government, Proton should only be found in the junkyard by now!!!!!!!!!!!
A baby borned in mid 80 is now a well-grown adult & in fact he or she is now earning money for themselves or probably their family. Can Proton walk on its own??? I really in doubt.

By: MOAB

MOAB — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:58:52 +0000

“What exactly should one think of Proton? Hyundai of the ’80s? On its way to global domination and taking on the big guys? Or a small Asian manufacturer doomed without a global partner?”

while other car manufacturer are being bailed out proton is still around and breathing. do proton need a suffering global partner …NO… laughing at GM

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:17:24 +0000

Adam thats why Ford and Holden sell other cars as well. Yazidane, glad you like your Persona, but did you actually test drive any of its competitors? Thats why this car got the review score it did, because even against its competitors, it is inadequate and sub-par. No one is bringing up BMW or Ferrari’s here, but for the same money you could of had so many other, significantly better cars, that are safer, more powerful, more economical and better equipped.

By: yazidane

yazidane — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:45:52 +0000

I think most of you are a bit bad on your review…for me this car is quite good in their range. The price is really reasonable with the quality and comfort you get. No need to compare with ferrari or BMW because their is on high level class. The proton is just some cheap affordable car that can be bought by student like me. If you already drove a porshe or elise don’t need to try this. No need to critize this car badly because it is value for money. No need to be paranoid with Malaysian car. I drove it and this car is great.

By: adam

adam — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:40:58 +0000

Well Proton will survive the crisis in better shape then GM/Holden and Ford maybe. And why is that ? Well who needs a 4.0 litre engines in peak hour traffic ?

By: DGS

DGS — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:49:48 +0000

I hate to confess to it, but I rather like the look of this car. When crossing the Nulabour I saw a black one at a roadhouse. The Designer of this car has done a wonderful job. Shame about the poor quality of materials and build, and the 1.6? why? A 1.8 or 2.0 litre would make it a little rocket (especially if turbo charged). The suspention by Lotus makes you weep the rest of the package can not deliver on it potential.

If Hyundai or Kia made the very same car with a 2.0 litre(and Hyundai quality) for $20K I would buy one tomorrow.